System of a Wearable Laser Device and an AI or ML Based Platform with Smart Virtual Assistant for Monitoring and Treatment of Pain including Peripheral Neuropathy

ABSTRACT

A system of a wearable laser device and an AI or ML based Platform with “smart virtual assistant” is provided for monitoring and treatment of pain including from Peripheral Neuropathy. The system is made of a plurality of wearable devices with an embedded laser diodes of a low frequency/intensity for treatment of pain and electronic unit within each of the plurality of wearable device. The electronic unit includes a plurality of various sensors to monitor blood glucose level, flexibility of movement and other vital body data of the user, a control unit, and a communication unit to transmit and store the sensory data over the central cloud server. The system further includes a computer implemented platform with an AI powered smart virtual assistant that processes sensory data in real time and notifies the user, personal physician and all the persons of concern, if any medical emergency arises.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims priority to and benefit from U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 15/488,339 filed Apr. 14, 2017 which is aContinuation in Part application of a U.S. patent application Ser. No.14/583,792 filed on Dec. 29, 2014, the entire contents of both of whichare hereby expressly incorporated by reference.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention disclosed herein relates generally to the field ofsystem having an over-the-counter (OTC) medical devices and anAI/machine learning based computer implemented platform in conjunctionwith a “smart virtual assistant”, which utilizes the medical device/s tocollect this personal heath data via sensors and interrogates the dataand with the assistance of their doctors, provides for personalizedbetter patient outcomes. This data in the cloud along with the mobileapplication provides for an AI powered smart virtual assistant (SVA)which using pre-defined algorithms derived by physician recommendations,triggers the execution of a Q&A session with the patient at his home,and provide this initial answers back to the physician, to provide forjust in time care, and early diagnosis for better patient outcomes.Further this invention, in particular, to various embodiments comprisingmethods, a system, devices and computer media, using portable low levellaser technology (LLLT) devices that are pre-programmed with clinicalstrength doses, and used to provide pain relief caused by the peripheralneuropathy.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Arthritis and osteoporosis are the most common joint pain diseases, andthey affect millions of people each year. A patient may suffer fromarthritis in a variety of locations on their body. Arthritis may impaira daily routine of the patient. Such impairment can affect the abilityof a patient to work or enjoy leisurely activities. Treatments for thepain associated with arthritis comprise medications, injections, andcreams. Symptoms of arthritis comprise pain, swelling, inflammation,limited range of motion, and redness. Medications for treating the paininclude acetaminophen, (e.g., Tylenol®), NSAIDS—non-steroidalanti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., Advil®, Motrin®, Aleve®), and tramadol.

Use of acetaminophen can cause liver damage, especially if the patientconsumes alcohol. Acetaminophen may also affect the efficacy of othermedications taken by the patient. Side-effects of non-steroidalanti-inflammatory drugs include gastric ulcers, cardiovascular problems,and gastrointestinal bleeding. Tramadol may cause nausea andconstipation. A patient may try creams as an alternative to, or inaddition to, medications. Side effects of creams include irritation orredness on the application site of the cream. Both medications andcreams have undesirable side-effects.

Further, patients with diabetes sometime bears a pain caused by theperipheral neuropathy, which is a disease caused by lack of blood flowto the extremities such as feet and hands. Peripheral neuropathy is anerve damage caused by chronically high blood sugar and diabetes whichleads to numbness, loss of sensation and sometimes pain in feet, legs orhands.

An Introduction to LLLT (Low Level Laser Therapy)

Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is a non-invasive treatment that has beenused for many years to relieve pain from sports injuries, joint relatedarthritic illnesses, neck and back pain, shoulder, wrist, knee and anklerelated joint pains or many other type of pains caused due to otherdiseases such as arthritis, peripheral neuropathy etc.

Low levels of laser energy have a non-thermal, bio-stimulative effect onbiological tissues. The therapeutic application of low level laserenergy, frequently known as low level laser therapy (LLLT) producesbeneficial clinical effects in the treatment of musculoskeletal,neurological and soft tissue conditions. LLLT is non-invasive and avoidsthe potential side effects of drug therapy. More specifically, LLLTdelivers photons to targeted tissue, penetrating the layers of skin toreach internal tissues to produce a specific, non-thermal photochemicaleffect at the cellular level.

Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is the application of light (usually alow power laser or LED/VCSEL in the range of 10 mW-500 mW power) to apathology (e.g. skin surface of an afflicted joint) to promotepain-relief, reduce inflammation and promote tissue regeneration. Thelight is typically of a narrow spectral width in the red or nearinfrared (NIR) spectrum (600 nm-900 nm), with a power density(irradiance) between SmW-500 mW/cm². It is typically applied to theinjured anatomical area for a few minutes or so, a few times a week forseveral weeks. Unlike other medical laser procedures, LLLT is not anablative or thermal mechanism, but rather a photochemical effectcomparable to photosynthesis in plants whereby the light is absorbed andexerts a chemical change.

LLLT is Therapeutic in Two Ways for Pain Relief

1. Anti-inflammatory. When cells are stressed (e.g. during states ofarthritis, osteoporosis, sports injuries, pain caused due to peripheralneuropathy), nitric oxide (NO) inhibits oxygen consumption bymitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase. This reduces production of ATP andcauses oxidative stress leading to increased inflammation and reducedproduction of ATP. LLLT displaces nitric oxide (NO) from cytochrome coxidase thereby reducing inflammation and restoring ATP production,relieving pain and helping tissues heal more quickly. LLLT reducesoxidative stress by applications to injuries of light of suitablewavelength, sufficient irradiance and time of exposure to causecytochrome c oxidase to displace mtNO, thereby reducing oxidative stressand increasing ATP production. A cascade of downstream metabolic effectslead to a reduction in inflammatory markers including prostaglandin E2,interleukin 1p and tumor necrosis factor α.

2. Analgesia. LLLT creates a nerve block. Higher irradiance/energytreatments can induce an analgesic effect by disrupting fast axonaltransport in small diameter fibers, in particular nociceptors. Thistemporary (reversible) inhibition of A-delta and C fiber transmissionreduces tonic peripheral nociceptive afferent input and facilitatesreorganization of the modulation of synaptic connections. Repeatedtreatments lead to a reduction in central sensitization.

In LLLT, one or more laser beams allow for the use of a carefullyselected wavelength, coherently directed to specific tissue/cells, thatprovides energy to selectively stimulate processes in living cells. Thisprocess can help in increasing blood flow, excite cell activity andintensify inter-cell communications. Laser light has been used toeffectively treat joint related musculoskeletal pain caused by illnessesincluding: tendonitis (back pain, knee tendonitis, hand tendonitis,Achilles tendonitis); tennis elbow; carpel-tunnel; arthritis;osteoporosis; plantar fasciitis; and tissue healing from sports injuriesand bursitis. Further, the laser light or an LLLT can be provedeffective over the pain caused by the peripheral neuropathy due to thehigh blood sugar and diabetes.

LLLT for ‘peripheral Neuropathy’ can also comprise a specific typecalled “non-invasive laser acupuncture” comprising the application oflow intensity laser radiation (i.e., non-thermal intensities) toclassical meridian points or trigger points. Recent scientific studieshave demonstrated the therapeutic efficacy of treating the followingdisorders with non-invasive laser acupuncture: myofascial pain (power isgreater than 10 mW, and a dosage of 0.5 Joules per point);post-operative nausea and vomiting (power is greater than 10 mW and adosage of 0.3 Joules per point); and chronic tension and headaches (seeBaxter, G D et al. Clinical Effectiveness of Laser Acupuncture: ASystematic Review. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2008; 1(2): 65-82).

Until now, the industry has been using either invasive drugs or largeexpensive laser machines where patients need to be treated clinicallywith nurse supervision, causing inconvenience and repetitive expenses.More recent inventions comprise hand-held LLLT devices that require theuser to treat themselves. These devices for use at home do not deliverclinical strength accuracy or therapeutic efficacy; and they are highlyinconvenient because of the lack of device ergonomics and the nature oftreatment makes it difficult for the user to apply the device to theuser's body in hard to reach areas. Consequently, current solutionsavailable today are comparatively less effective than the presentinvention of LLLT wraps that are able to encircle and stay in positionon a user's body without the user having to hold the device in positionduring the treatment.

And these prior art hand held LLLT devices do not accurately provide therequired treatment power density in joules/cm², due to the followingfactors. 1. The prior art devices do not treat below the skin surface,whereas the present invention provides both surface and deep tissuetreatment options and laser light doses. 2. The prior art devices do notprovide a targeted dose at a magnitude equivalent to a LLLT device in aclinical facility, and neither are they pre-calibrated for a specificdisorder—e.g. arthritis versus acute injury or pain caused due toperipheral neuropathy. 3. Due to the inherent nature of handhelds, theuser must hold the device over the target area with a constant pressurefor up to 10 minutes duration, which is physically difficult to do; butthe present invention's wraps are hands free devices. 4. Currentsolutions are complex and most handhelds are inconvenient anduncomfortable to use due to the hard edges on the skin surface contactareas, thus making them less efficient because they do not conform tothe body contour, thus easily missing the target areas, especially whenself-treated by patient at home. 5. As evidenced by laser acupuncture,the laser dosage needs to be applied at an exact location, and for thedoctor recommended duration, for the patient to realize the therapeuticbenefits: and the present invention delivers this with precision due tothe wearable, hands free, wrap with specifically positioned laser diodesthat are preprogrammed to emit a clinical strength dosage.

Other Portable Phototherapy Devices

The prior art discloses a few portable, phototherapy devices, such asUnited States Published Patent Application No. 2008/0255640, filed L byKipp et al., which discloses a portable phototherapy device for treatingskin conditions that is packable and can treat various parts of thebody. However, Kipp et al. discloses a device that is rigid, uses anultraviolet blub, and has only one setting. Kipp et al. does notdisclose a flexible and pre-programmable phototherapy device.

Also, US Published Patent Application No. 20110144727, filed byMellen-Thomas Benedict, claims a device for all solutions to use on allbody parts, but it does not solve or alleviate the symptoms of anyparticular malaise, nor does it show sufficient therapeutic efficacy ascompared to the LLLT device of the present invention

Similarly, also in the field of portable phototherapy devices, U.S. Pat.No. 6,312,451 B1, filed by Jackson Streeter, discloses a low-level lasertherapy apparatus that treats many conditions, but it does not providethe modality for home self-care for patients to use at their conveniencein their home, and is it complicated to use and requires a mandatoryclinician to treat the patient.

Typically, persons wishing to benefit from phototherapy must go to a spaor a professional health provider/clinic. This is because thephototherapy devices currently available are complicated-to-use andbulky and large. Additionally, until recently, a professional was neededto program and monitor a phototherapy session because optimalparameters, such as wavelength range, relative distribution of thewavelengths within the range (spectrum), time interval for continuousexposure, time interval between two continuous exposures, time rate ofenergy delivered, accumulated energy density for exposures, and bodycomponent(s) irradiated, were not yet available. Now, many of theoptimal parameters are better understood. For example, U.S. Pat. No.6,524,329, issued to Mellen-Thomas Benedict discloses a method ofilluminating body components that provides some beneficial treatment.

Still, the complexity of the current laser devices that are used forself-treatment, the inherent in-efficacy of the devices, the dependenceon another individual for treatments, and the huge costs to purchase,has made it prohibitive to enable over-the-counter home self-care forpatients suffering from joint pain and inflammation, especially due toperipheral neuropathy.

Further, there is not any prior art that may disclose a complete andwell defined/maintained system with a compact LLLT wrap devices tomonitor and treat joints or other part of body bearing pain due toinjuries or any other diseases such as arthritis, osteoporosis or a paincaused due to peripheral neuropathy by use of low level laser emissionof desired fixed frequency for a fixed amount of pre-defined time overthe area of pain. Real time monitoring and collection of data from theLLLT wrap devices with an integrated mobile “smart virtual assistant”(SVA), over the cloud server accessible by a computer implementedplatform to allow doctors, caregivers or loved ones to track and monitorthe real time pain condition of the patient which is nowhere beingtaught by any of the prior art.

Thus, there is a need to provide a system for monitoring and treating apain caused by peripheral neuropathy, arthritis, osteoporosis or anyother muscles pain using the low level laser therapy, where the systemhaving a LLLT device with pre-programmed clinical strength doses,completely portable with a battery powered, wirelessly enabled,electrical circuit embedded within an orthopedic wrap-brace to treatpain in a human while providing joint support. It should bepre-calibrated to treat a specific joint for optimal pain relief and/orinflammation reduction, and able to be operated as the user engages intheir normal routine. The present invention provides a LLLT wrap-bracedevice with these features due to the specific ergonomic fit of thewrap-brace, as well as the accuracy of the LLLT treatment deliverymethod to the injured area, thus bringing the clinic to the home andmaking it incredibly simple to use and treat the hard to reach jointpains. Further, there is a need of a system where the real time bodydata with pain condition of the patient is monitored by the LLLT deviceis stored over the cloud by the system which is accessible using thecomputer implemented AI/machine learning, and ‘smart virtual assistant’powered platform that may allow doctors of other family members of thepatient to monitor the health condition of the patient. Moreover, thereis a need of a system, where the AI/machine learning powered platformmay work as a smart assistant for the patient when he/she feels to havea care administered by the personal physician, at home, at the point ofcare, and at patient's convenience.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention comprises various types of low level laser therapy(LLLT) wrap devices, each designed to fit around a specific anatomicalarea of a human body (e.g. neck and shoulders, knee, foot and ankle,back, wrist, and elbow), and their method of use, for the treatment ofpain and inflammation and to promote tissue regeneration in a human.Each LLLT wrap device is lightweight, hands-free (once in position onthe user's body and activated), and completely portable so that the usermay wear the wrap while continuing their normal routine. And each LLLTwrap device is pre-calibrated to deliver a clinical strength dosage ofinfrared and/or near infrared (e.g. red) light in the wavelength from630 nm to 904 nm that is specific to the medical disorder and/or theuser anatomical body part. In an embodiment, all of the laser diodes areof the same type and the user merely activates the device. In anotherembodiment, the user selects a type of treatment (deep pain versussurface pain) and then activates the power to the laser diodes.

LLLT Wrap Shape and Components: The various types of LLLT wrap device ofthe present invention comprise a LLLT wrap shaped for encircling aparticular area of a user's body, such as: arm: leg; hand: low back;knee; ankle-foot; hand-wrist; neck-upper back-shoulders; andelbow-forearm. But, it is noted that the present disclosure covers aLLLT wrap of any shape for use in relieving pain and/or inflammationassociated with a musculoskeletal injury and/or medical condition in ahuman.

And the wrap device may comprise a variety of types of materials (e.g.rubber/neoprene/cloth/resin) to make it flexible to wrap tightly round auser's body, while providing enough stiffness to provide structuralsupport so the wrap can also function as an orthopedic support brace.When the wrap device is in place on the user, the laser diodes areautomatically positioned over the target areas to be treated, and thusresulting in a significant therapeutic treatment modality. Thus, inanother embodiment, the present invention comprises a LLLT wrap devicefor delivering non-invasive laser acupuncture by delivering targetedlaser beams to acupuncture meridian points and/or trigger points in auser's body and at a sufficient power and dose to be therapeuticallyeffective against the disorder being treated. For example, in the kneewrap, acupuncture laser treatment is delivered to various pointssurrounding the patella (medial, lateral, proximal, distal, posterior,and anterior).

Each device is also a unisex wrap that comes with different sizes(S/M/L/XL) to fit all user-patients; and a fixation means for attachingthe wrap securely to the user's body (e.g. Velcro-like straps, hooks,snaps, etc.).

Portable: The various embodiments of the LLLT wrap of the presentinvention further comprise a lightweight (e.g. 150-200 g) and completelyportable device due to an embedded electrical circuit comprising: arechargeable and replaceable battery; a central processing unit; awireless transceiver; a display for inputting commands; a power switchfor automatic shutoff; a plurality of sensors including laser safetysensors, and/or patient monitoring sensors to monitor temperature, bloodpressure, EKG, blood glucose level, body dietary/nutrition markers(Keton levels, Insulin levels, etc.) & related data and also a motionsensor to test flexibility and pain; and a plurality of laser diodes.Further, the system and LLLT wrap devices of present inventioncommunicates via Bluetooth and WiFI, with the mobile/cloud applicationplatform for the various data centered innovations.

Laser Diodes: The present invention comprises two primary embodiments oflaser diodes with each type of LLLT wrap device: 1) all of the laserdiodes are of the same type and/or emit the same dose: and 2) twodifferent types of laser diodes are within the wrap to emit either skinsurface treatment, or deep surface treatment.

In the first embodiment, each type of LLLT wrap device comprises aplurality of the same type of laser diode, evenly spaced over thetreated area (in front and back, or completely encircling, or onlycovering the top of), wherein each laser diode emits electromagneticenergy (pulsed or continuously) in wavelengths ranging from 630 nm to904 nm wavelength, with a mean power output during the total treatmentof laser energy dosage from about 1 joule/treatment point to about 20joules/treatment point. The actual power emittance of the laser diodesis pre-programmed to deliver a dose prescribed by clinicians for aspecific body part and/or medical condition, and then to automaticallyshut-off after the prescribed dose is emitted.

In the second embodiment, the user selects from the mobile app on theirsmartphone or on the LLLT device display whether to receive treatmentfor surface pain or deep tissue pain. Hence, the LLLT wrap devicecomprises a plurality of two different types of laser diodes, one typefor treating surface pain (i.e. by emitting electromagnetic energy inthe 630 nm to 670 nm wavelength with red light visible lasers), and onetype for treating deep tissue pain (i.e. by emitting in the 780 nm to904 nm which are known as infrared—invisible wavelength emitters). Thetwo types of laser diodes are co-located, or are located on the LLLTwrap at separate locations specific to the treatment protocol (e.g. perFIG. 10), such as in line with acupuncture meridian points or triggerpoints.

Medical Disorder: The LLLT wrap devices are pre-programmed to treat aspecific user anatomical body part (e.g. knee, low or upper back, neckand shoulders, wrist, elbow, foot-ankle, etc.) and/or to provide painrelief, inflammation reduction, and/or tissue regeneration for aspecific medical condition, such as by way of non-limiting examples:tendonitis (back pain, knee tendonitis, hand tendonitis, Achillestendonitis); tennis elbow: carpel-tunnel; arthritis; osteoporosis;plantar fasciitis, peripheral neuropathy, and tissue healing from sportsinjuries and bursitis. The pre-programmed dose comprises a set amount ofenergy density, duration, and intensity to be delivered to specificpoints on the user's body, and then the device automatically shuts-off.The pre-programmed dose is computed from medical research shown toprovide the most beneficial therapeutic outcome for using LLLT and/ornon-invasive laser acupuncture therapy.

LLLT Wrap System: Each type of LLLT wrap device may further comprise acomputer program product (e.g. mobile application) or an AI and/orMachine Learning powered computer implemented platform accessible via auser electronic computing device (e.g. smartphone, laptop, tablet, etc.)for transmitting and receiving patient data, treatment protocols andhistory of treatments, etc. to produce a LLLT wrap system. In anembodiment, the mobile application automatically syncs (pairs) with theLLLT wrap via a Bluetooth chip in both the user's device and the wrap'stransceiver unit, and is thus able to transmit treatment and sensor datafrom the wrap device to the user's electronic computing device, and/oruser operating commands from the user device to the wrap. The mobileapplication also enables the transmission from the LLLT device to theuser's electronic computing device of one or more of the following: userself-reported pain data that they input into the LLLT device display;patient monitoring and sensor data (e.g. blood pressure, bodytemperature, blood glucose level, body movement data, bodydietary/nutrition markers (Keton levels, Insulin levels, etc.) & relateddata etc.); history of LLLT device usage; etc. This data can also bewirelessly transmitted from the computer implemented platform of presentinvention to a cloud storage, and vice versa.

According to one embodiment, the present LLLT wrap system includes aAI/machine learning ‘smart virtual assistant’ powered computerimplemented platform capable of being accessed by the user electroniccomputing device that accesses real time data from the cloud storagewhere it is being stored by the LLLT wrap devices, and using the machineteaming smart algorithm, notifies the family and personal physician ofthe patient in case of any extremities detected by the LLLT wrap device.According to one embodiment, the AI/machine learning PSA algorithm ofpresent LLLT wrap system analyzes the real time collected data and paincondition of the user by the LLLT wrap devices and accordingly changesthe intensity of the laser light being emitted by the LLLT wrap device.

According to one embodiment, the AI/machine learning PSA poweredcomputer implemented platform of present invention behaves as a smartassistant for the patient, where the patient may access the platformusing any user computing device. When the user feels the need to havecare administered by the personal physician, the platform, based onpre-determined set conditions, launches a screening interactivequestionnaire where the patient is asked to answer specific questionsthat the personal physician would ask when interviewing the patient forthe first time.

According to one embodiment, the computer implemented system of presentLLLT wrap system activates the smart virtual assistance based on thetriggers specific to patient set by the personal physician which takesthe patient through the Question & Answer session over the platform viavoice on the phone or via text, which further records and stores it overthe cloud. According to one embodiment, the computer implementedplatform of present system is further embedded with and/or compatiblewith other healthcare and/or interactive platform such as Amazon Alexa,Apple Siri, Google Assistant etc. that records the answers of thepatient and directly stores it over the cloud for the personal physicianor a family members, via the integrated AI and/or machine learningpowered computer implemented laser wrap platform.

Therapeutic Effect: The LLLT wrap devices of the present inventionproduce beneficial clinical effects in the treatment of pain and/orinflammation and/or to promote tissue regeneration for musculoskeletal,neurological and soft tissue conditions, while being non-invasive andavoiding the potential side effects of drug therapy. More specifically,each type of LLLT wrap device of the present invention delivers photonsto targeted tissue, penetrating the layers of the user's skin to reachinternal tissues to produce a specific, non-thermal photochemical effectat the cellular level. Pain associated with medical disorders treatableusing the LLLT wrap device comprises, by way of non-limiting examples,pain associated with: tendonitis of the back, knee, hand, and Achillestendon; tennis elbow; carpel-tunnel; arthritis (rheumatoid andosteoarthritis); osteoporosis; plantar fasciitis; bursitis; muscleand/or tissue inflammation and damage from acute and chronic injuries,and a pain caused due to peripheral neuropathy caused due to high bloodsugar level or diabetes.

In particular, the analgesic effects from each treatment with the LLLTwrap device lasts for about 48 hours. There is also significantreduction of inflammation equal to or better than non-steroidalanti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) within 2-12 hours of treatment. And thehealing time of chronic tendinopathies is reduced by about 70%. Andthere are no adverse side effects from the treatments. In oneembodiment, optimal pain relief is achieved with a plurality oftreatments, such as the recommended treatments of 5-10 times a week fora period of 5-12 minutes per session is applied, depending on the jointbeing treated.

Method of Use

Usage: Each type of LLLT wrap device is pre-calibrated for the amount ofdosage it emits (e.g. duration, power, etc.) using specifically requiredlaser wavelengths (nM) to achieve the desired tissue penetration depthfor optimal treatment as well as further controlled by the synced and/orcoupled AI/machine learning powered computer implemented platform with asmart virtual assistant that monitors real time user data and pain levelor other body vital data and determines using the machine learningalgorithm, the best suited and/or required frequency, duration andintensity of the laser for the best treatment of the user, whilefacilitating the physicians recommendations and patient point of care.Due to the “pre-calibration”, the patient merely places the specifictype of LLLT wrap device over or around their afflicted anatomical area,turns on the power button, and the device treats the area by deliveringthe optimum number of photons required for the type of joint oranatomical area and/or the type of medical disorder. The same powerbutton acts as the “Pause-Restart” button if required, such as if theuser needs to take a break. The device shuts-off automatically after theprogrammed pre-determined and calibrated treatment time is achieved. Inone embodiment, depending on the joint being treated, the self-caretreatment is most accurate for optimal pain relief when recommendedtreatments of 5-10 times a week for a period of 5-12 minutes per sessionis applied. According to one embodiment, the computer implementedplatform further allows user to switch On/Off the LLLT wrap device usingthe user computing device or the platform may itself switch On/Off thedevice by analyzing the real time body vital data of the user.

These pre-programmed treatment protocols provide for proven optimalhealing and pain-relief at home or work, at the point of care, fortimely intervention. The LLLT laser wrap device allows patients to treatthe hard-to-reach target areas that cause joint pains. Furthermore, eachtype of pre-programmed, calibrated LLLT wrap device ensures optimalaccuracy of the treatments to the afflicted areas without a clinician'sassistance, thus making it a simple to use outside of a clinicalfacility.

During and/or after each treatment session, the LLLT wrap devicewirelessly transmits the user's history of treatment sessions,self-reported pain measurement levels, pain medication intake, device'spatient monitoring sensor data (e.g. vital signs data, such as by way ofnon-limiting examples: blood pressure, body temperature, blood glucoselevel, body movement data, body dietary/nutrition markers (Keton levels,Insulin levels, etc.) & related data etc.) to the cloud server fromwhere it can be accessed by the computer implanted AI/machine learningpowered platform with a smart virtual assistant and thus by any user ofinterest over the user computing device.

In one embodiment, the method of use of the LLLT wrap device comprisesthe following steps: the user cleans the anatomical area so that theirskin is conducive to treatment; the user inputs their selection of thetype of treatment (i.e. treating skin surface pain, or deep painrequiring penetration of the laser light into the tissue) on theirmobile device display, or on the LLLT device display; the user adjuststhe laser diodes power output to their comfort level (e.g. one-third,one-half, or one hundred percent of the maximum power output) and pushesthe power button; the LLLT wrap device emits a pre-calibrated does ofirradiation based on the type of wrap (knee, neck, etc.) and/or themedical condition, after which it automatically shuts off. The user canpause the LLLT wrap device at any time to attend to other things andresume until completion of treatment. Before, during, or aftertreatment, the user can input into the mobile application on theirelectronic computing device, or the LLLT wrap device display, their painlevel and/or their consumed pain medication.

In summary, the various type of LLLT wrap devices disclosed hereinenable patients to have an affordable, hands-free, easy-to-use, clinicalstrength, pre-calibrated, worry-free, pain-relief medical device for useat home, with the added ability to track the patient's vital signs datathrough monitoring sensors embedded in the devices. Thus, the LLLT wrapdevices of the present invention enable self-care, allow loved ones tomonitor the patients on their mobile phones, and empower the patient toimprove their lives tremendously. This invention is also a portable,hands-free and wearable LLLT wrap, as well as an orthopedic supportbrace, that provides a pre-calibrated laser energy power dosage (e.g.within the range of 5 mW-500 mW) that is administered automatically, forspecific durations and treatment depth, to the specific desired area.This targeted treatment ensures maximum therapeutic efficacy throughergonomic fit so as to effectively treat the specific joints and thusprovide optimal joint-pain relief. It also saves the user time and moneyby not having to commute to a clinician's office for treatment, and payfor the clinician's services.

According to one embodiment, the present invention provides a systemhaving a various types of LLLT wrap devices having plurality of varioussensors to monitor and send the vital data to the cloud server in realtime. The various LLLT wrap devices are the wraps for different bodyparts such as hand, arm, foot, ankle or any other body part to treat thepain using the laser therapy. The LLLT wrap devices includes a pluralityof laser diodes of different frequencies and intensities to emit thelaser light of a wavelength suitable for the treatment of specific pain.The system further includes a computer implemented platform with a‘smart virtual assistant (SVA)’ coupled with the cloud server which ispowered by the Artificial Intelligence or a Machine learning Algorithmthat monitors the vital body data of the user in real time andautomatically interrogates the patient as a first line of physicianderived questions and answers, accordingly notifies the responsiblehealthcare personnel and a family members of the user about the realtime pain condition. Further, the computer implemented platform ofpresent invention behaves as a smart assistant to the user whichanalyzes present and past medical history of the user/patient and basedon the triggers specific to the patient set by the personal doctor, theplatform prepares a questions for the patient that generally thephysician asks when consulted for the first time. The user may answerthat question directly using voice/text in the phone or by using anyother smart device embedded within the present system and platform suchas the Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google Assistant etc.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above and other features, aspects, and advantages of the presentinvention will become better understood with regard to the followingdescription, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:

FIG. 1A is a sectional view of an open wide belt (1) for treating avariety of body areas (e.g. neck, bicep, calf, quadricep, etc.)containing multiple lighted lasers (2) with a Velcro-like system (3) tohold the belt in place.

FIG. 1B is a sectional view of a closed belt (1) containing multiplelighted lasers (2) with a Velcro-like system (3) holding the belt inplace.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of an open wide belt (1) containing multiplelighted lasers (2) with a Velcro-like system (3) where subject (4) isabout to wear the belt for treating low back pain.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a closed belt (1) containing multiplelighted lasers (2) with a Velcro-like system (3) where subject (4) hasstrapped the belt in place around his waist (5)

FIG. 4A is a sectional view of an open wide Knee Wrap (6) containingmultiple lighted lasers (7) with a Velcro-like system (8).

FIG. 4B is a sectional view of a closed wide Knee Wrap (6) containingmultiple lighted lasers (7) with a Velcro-like system (8) holding theclosed secure fit.

FIG. 4C is a sectional view of an open wide Knee Wrap (6) containingmultiple lighted lasers (7) with a Velcro-like system (8) being appliedon the user's Knee (9).

FIG. 4D is a sectional view of a closed wide Knee Wrap (6) containingmultiple lighted lasers (7) with a Velcro-like system (8) showing theclosed secure fit on user's Knee (9).

FIG. 5A is a sectional view of a closed Ankle Wrap (10) containingmultiple lighted lasers (11) with a Velcro-like system (12) showcasing asecure fit.

FIG. 5B is a sectional view of a closed Ankle Wrap (10) containingmultiple lighted lasers (11) with a Velcro-like system (12) showcasing asecure fit around the user's ankle (13).

FIG. 6A is a sectional view of an open Hand Wrap (14) containingmultiple lighted lasers (15) with a Velcro-like system (16) used tosecure the hand wrap (14).

FIG. 6B is a sectional view of a closed Hand Wrap (14) containingmultiple lighted lasers (15) with a Velcro-like system (16) showing thesecurely closed hand wrap (14).

FIG. 6C is a sectional view of an open Hand Wrap (14) containingmultiple lighted lasers (15) with a Velcro-like system (16) where theuser is about to wrap it around their hand (17).

FIG. 6D is a sectional view of a closed Hand Wrap (14) containingmultiple lighted lasers (15) with a Velcro-like system (16) showing theHand Wrap (14) securely fastened on the user's hand (17).

FIG. 7A is a sectional view of an open Neck & Shoulder Brace Wrap (18)containing multiple lighted lasers (19) with a Velcro-like belt system(20).

FIG. 7B is a sectional back view of a closed Neck & Shoulder Brace Wrap(18) containing multiple lighted lasers (19) with a Velcro-like beltsystem (20) used to securely wrap the shoulder brace around the user'sshoulders (21).

FIG. 8A is a sectional view of an open Elbow Brace Wrap (22) containingmultiple lighted lasers (23) with a Velcro-like wrap & belt system (24)showcasing the secure fit.

FIG. 8B is a sectional view of a closed Elbow Brace Wrap (22) of FIG. 8Ashown being worn securely on subject's elbow (25).

FIG. 9 a schematic diagram of an exemplary electrical circuit embeddedwithin each LLLT wrap device that is used to power the device andwirelessly transmit user data to a mobile application installed on auser electronic computing device.

FIG. 10 is top perspective view of a knee LLLT wrap device unfolded, andcomprising two sets of dual lasers: surface diodes emitting red lightbetween 630-670 nm, and deep penetration laser diodes emitting infraredlight between 780-904 nm.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the method of use of the LLLT wrap device andthe mobile application synced with the LLLT wrap device.

FIG. 12 is a schematic block diagram of a user electronic computingdevice for use with the mobile application of FIG. 11 and having themobile application of the present invention installed thereon.

FIG. 13A shows one another embodiment of a flexible wrap of presentinvention capable of being wrapped around any part of the body.

FIG. 13B shows turned view of the same embodiment of the flexible wrapdisclosed in FIG. 13A.

FIG. 13C, FIG. 13D and FIG. 13E shows flexible wrap disclosed in FIG.13B wrapped over the body of the user.

FIG. 14 shows a data flow diagram of present LLLT wrap system having adifferent wrap devices and the computer implemented AI/ML poweredplatform with smart virtual assistant (SVA).

FIG. 15 shows a block diagram of present system with an integratedvirtual assistant within the platform.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Types of LLLT Wrap Devices

The present invention includes the following exemplary types of LLLTwrap devices listed below: low back; knee; ankle-foot; hand-wrist;neck-shoulder; and elbow.

Low Back LLLT Wrap: LW-Back-1000-Laser-wrap device (FIG. 1A, 1B, 2, 3;item 1) placed on the human upper or lower back (FIG. 2, 3; item 4)—fortreating musculoskeletal back pain associated with the peripheralneuropathy, arthritis, osteoporosis, muscle strain-sprain, etc. In theembodiments exemplified in FIGS. 1A, 1B, 2, 3, each hand-wrist LLLT wrapdevice 1 further comprises: a plurality of evenly spaced laser diodes 2;a Velcro-like member or tab 3 on both opposing ends of the device toaffix the device to the user's low back; and an embedded portableelectrical circuit not shown (e.g. FIG. 9, 90).

Knee LLLT Wrap: LW-Knee-1000-Laser-wrap (FIGS. 4A-4D; item 6) for thehuman knee (FIGS. 4C, 4D; item 9)—for treating musculoskeletal knee painassociated with arthritis (rheumatoid and/or osteoarthritis),osteoporosis, muscle strain-sprain, and acute and chronic injuries tothe various tendons and ligaments, bone, and cartilage of the knee. Inthe embodiments exemplified in FIGS. 4A-4D, each knee LLLT wrap device 6further comprises: a plurality of evenly spaced laser diodes 7 thatcover the right and left and back side of the knee, and a single rowaround a circular opening for the patella-kneecap: a plurality (e.g.three) Velcro-like tabs 8 on parallel extensions of the device to affixthe device to the user's knee above, below and behind the knee joint;and an embedded portable electrical circuit not shown (e.g. FIG. 9, 90).

Ankle-Foot LLLT Wrap: LW-Ankle & Foot-1000 Laser-wrap (FIGS. 5A, 5B;item 10) for the human foot/ankle (FIG. 5B, item 13)—for treating painassociated with ankle and/or foot pain, such as peripheral neuropathycaused due to high blood sugar or diabetes, plantar fasciitis,neuropathology (e.g. associated with diabetes), ankle or foot musclesprains-strains, etc. In the embodiments exemplified in FIGS. 5A and 5B,each LLLT wrap device 10 further comprises: a plurality of evenly spacedlaser diodes 11 covering the foot (FIG. 5A) and covering the ankle (notshown FIG. 5B); rectangular-shaped strips encircling the foot arch(which may further comprise laser diodes 11); a plurality (e.g. at leasttwo) Velcro-like tabs 12 on the ends of the strips that wrap around theankle; and an embedded portable electrical circuit not shown (e.g. FIG.9, 90) having plurality of sensors including, but not limited to,continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor, motion sensors tocontinuously monitor flexibility, body dietary/nutrition markers (Ketonlevels, Insulin levels, etc.) & related data and other vital sensorssuch as temperature, blood pressure, EKG, etc.

Hand-Wrist LLLT Wrap: LW-Wrist-1000-Laser-wrap device (FIGS. 6A-6D; item14) for the human hand-wrist (FIGS. 6C, 6D; item 17)—for treating jointpain associated with carpel tunnel, hand and/or wrist sprains,peripheral neuropathy, etc. In one embodiment exemplified in FIGS.6A-6D, each hand-wrist LLLT wrap device further comprises: a pluralityof evenly spaced laser diodes 15; a Velcro-like tab 16 on both opposingends of the device to affix the device to the hand; a thumb hole to slipthe device over; and an embedded portable electrical circuit (not shown)(e.g. FIG. 9, 90).

Neck-Shoulder LLLT Wrap: LW-Neck & Shoulder-1000 Laser-wrap (FIGS. 7A,7B; item 18) for the human neck/shoulder (FIG. 7B; item 21) for treatingpain in the user's neck and/or shoulders. In one embodiment exemplifiedin FIGS. 7A and 7B, each neck-shoulder LLLT wrap device 18 furthercomprises: a plurality of evenly spaced laser diodes 19 on the inner(i.e. skin side) collar and the inner upper back and shoulder area; aVelcro-like tab 20 on both opposing ends of the device straps that wrapfrom the bottom of the back side of the wrap under the armpits andaffixing to the front outer surface of the LLLT wrap device; and anembedded portable electrical circuit not shown (FIG. 9, 90).

Elbow LLLT Wrap: LW-Elbow-1000 Laser-wrap (FIGS. 8A, 8B; item 22) forthe human elbow of arm 25 for treating elbow joint pain, such asassociated with arthritis, bursitis, tennis elbow, etc. In oneembodiment exemplified in FIGS. 8A and 8B, each elbow LLLT wrap devicefurther comprises: a plurality of evenly spaced laser diodes 23 on theinner (i.e. skin side); a Velcro-like tab 24 on both opposing ends ofthe device straps for securing each end of the wrap around the user'sarm—one upper arm strap and one forearm strap; a center hole for theencircling the elbow; and an embedded portable electrical circuit (notshown)(FIG. 9, 90).

It is further appreciated that the laser diodes shown in FIGS. 1A-8Bcould readily be replaced with various configurations of surface anddeep tissue laser diodes by one of skill in the art, and as exemplifiedin the knee wrap of FIG. 10.

It is further appreciated that all the above laser wrap devices arefully integrated into the mobile/cloud based AI-machine learningcomprehensive data platform with ‘smart virtual assistant’.

Electrical Circuit

FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an exemplary electrical circuit 90 embeddedin the wrap-brace of the present invention. Each type of wrap device isembedded with an electrical circuit that is pre-programmed to treatmentdisorders associated with the particular joint or body part that thetype of wrap device covers. Therefore, each type of wrap ispre-programmed to emit irradiation at a set dose (intensity andduration) and to automatically turn off when the dose is completelyadministered.

The present invention is a battery powered and the battery can berecharged using a 230/110 V charger that will be provided in the LLLTwrap system. The battery may also be replaceable by the user ormanufacturer. All LLLT wrap device components, including the printedcircuit board (PCB), the battery, the display unit, and controller, arepositioned ergonomically and fixed (e.g. sewn, glued, etc.) into theorthopedic wraps to make a sleek form-fitting design that is comfortableto wear by the patient, easily hidden beneath their clothing, whilemaintaining the treatment efficacy of using the device.

As illustrated, the printed circuit board (PCB) comprises electricalcircuit 90 with the following components: a computer memory module/chip91; a microprocessor or controller 92; a portable power source (battery)93; a display or graphical user interface (GUI) 94: a power switch 95; awireless data transceiver, or transmitter, or receiver unit 96; and aplurality of laser diodes 97.

Sensors: The wraps may further comprise various types of sensors 98, 99embedded within the LLLT wrap device that are connected to theelectrical circuit 90, thus powered by the power source 93 andtransmitting data wirelessly via unit 96. And/or, at least one type ofsensor embedded within the LLLT wrap device is powered by and/orwirelessly transmitting-receiving data independently from the electricalcircuit 90 via circuitry connected to and/or within the sensor. By wayof non-limiting example, various types of sensors within the LLLT wrapcomprise: at least one laser safety-irradiation sensor 98; and/or atleast one patient monitoring sensor 99 (see infra).

The computer memory 91 stores pre-calibrated, pre-programmed treatmentprotocols comprising doses of irradiation (duration and intensity) forat least one protocol, such as surface and/or deep penetration sessionsuitable for the type of wrap, body part, and disorder being treated. Itmay further record the number of times each type of treatment has beencompleted by the user. The record may further comprise a time stamp ofthe date and time of day of the treatment completion. This data may bewirelessly transmitted to the user's electronic computing device, cloudstorage, clinician's computer storage, etc.

The microcontroller or processor 92 executes one of the stored programsat a time.

In the exemplified embodiment, the portable power source 93 is are-chargeable battery (e.g. nickel cadmium battery), that supplies powerto the entire electrical circuit 90 and thus enables the wrap to becompletely portable. The user is thus able to continue their normalroutine while undergoing treatment.

The display or graphical user interface (GUI) 94 displays the selectionof treatment protocols and user instructions, and receives user inputfor selecting the desired protocol (e.g. surface treatment versus deeppenetration treatment). Display 94 may also display a clock-timer thatcounts up or down the pre-programmed treatment duration.

The power switch 95, or switched mode power supply (SMPS), comprises anautomatic shut-off mode of power to the lasers when the treatmentsession is complete, and/or when the sensors indicate a safety alert.The power switch 95 may further emit a sound (e.g. beep) to indicate apower state. For example, a single short duration beep indicates thatthe power has been turned on in the LLLT wrap; two beeps indicate theend of a treatment session; and a single long duration beep is emittedwhen a treatment session is activated or in pause mode.

The wireless transmitter or a transmitter/receiver unit 96 sends, and/orsends and receives, data from the wrap electrical circuit 90. All modesof data transmission are wireless, thus unit % comprises a WiFi enabledunit for internet transmissions to any location (e.g. a remote doctor'soffice computer), and/or a paired short range radio frequencytransmission to a co-located user's electronic computing device (e.g.smartphone with mobile application of the present invention installedthereon). In one exemplified embodiment, unit 96 comprises a Bluetoothchip paired with a Bluetooth chip in a user's electronic computingdevice, but other wireless transceiver units are readily apparent to theskilled artisan.

Laser Diodes

The present invention comprises two primary embodiments of laser diodeswith each type of LLLT wrap device: 1) all of the laser diodes are ofthe same type and/or emit the same dose; and 2) two different types oflaser diodes are within the wrap to emit either skin surface treatment,or deep surface treatment, depending on the treatment protocol that theuser selects.

When the LLLT wrap device is in-place on a user's body, each laser diode97 should be aligned to emit a beam substantially perpendicular in to auser's skin surface. The depth of penetration of the beam is dependentupon the type of treatment the user selected (surface pain treatment ordeep pain treatment). Each type of LLLT wrap device is specificallydesigned so that a plurality of irradiation beams enter the user's skinat anatomical locations pre-determined by clinicians and medicalresearch to optimally treat a user's condition (i.e. optimal treatmentas defined herein refers to the most therapeutic effective outcome forthe reduction of a user's pain, inflammation, etc.) and is due to thelocation of the laser diodes 97, their level of emittance-intensity andduration, and thus the total dose of irradiation delivered at theafflicted anatomical site.

In one embodiment, each type of LLLT wrap device comprises a pluralityof the same type of laser diode, evenly spaced over the treated area (infront and back, right and left side, or completely encircling, or onlycovering the top of), wherein each laser diode emits between 630 nm to904 nm wavelengths, with a mean power output during the total treatmentof laser energy dosage from about 1 joule/treatment per point to about20 joules/treatment per point. The actual power emittance of the laserdiodes is pre-programmed in to deliver a dose prescribed by cliniciansfor a specific body part and/or medical condition and then toautomatically shut-off.

In another embodiment, as illustrated in the knee LLLT wrap device 100of FIG. 10, the user selects whether to receive treatment for surfacepain or deep tissue pain. Hence, the LLLT wrap device comprises aplurality of two different types of laser diodes, one type 102 fortreating surface pain (i.e. by emitting in the 630 nm-670 nm for whichare known as red light visible lasers diodes 102), and one type 104 fortreating deep tissue pain (i.e. by emitting in the 780 nm-900 nm whichare known as infrared laser diodes 104, or invisible wavelengthemitters). The two types of laser diodes are co-located, or are locatedon the wrap at separate locations specific to the treatment protocol.For example, the knee LLLT wrap device 100 of FIG. 10 comprises two setsof four red light emitters diodes 102 for treating surface pain that arearranged within two sets of five infrared laser diodes 104. The two setsof surface diodes 102 and deep penetrating diodes 104 can be arranged onthe knee wrap 100 to be situated medial-lateral, or anterior-posterior.

The knee wrap 100 further comprises a substantially rectangular shapedmember that the diodes 102, 104 are directly attached to. Therectangular member further resides on a substantially larger rectangularmember with a semi-circular cutout 110 for the user's patella to not becovered when the wrap 100 in positioned on the user. Furthermore, onestrap 112 extends from both opposing sides of the cutout 110 to wraparound the user's knee—one around the femur—lower thigh and one aroundthe tibia—upper calf. To keep the knee wrap device 100 in position onthe user's knee, the wrap 100 further comprises a plurality of fixationmembers, such as Velcro-like material 114 attached to the rectangularmembers and to straps 112 (e.g. FIG. 10, Velcro is depicted as dottedpatterns).

A variety of different types of laser diodes 97 may be used within theLLLT wrap device, e.g. continuous emission or pulsed emission. Table 1,infra, provides a disclosure on the requirements for any type of laserdiode used in the present invention, such as: up to 200 mW inmicro-pulses or continuous emission, and energy density of 9-20 joulesper minute per centimeter **2; a peak energy emittance per minute of14/4 joules over the entire afflicted skin area being treated; acoherent beam—meaning that the dose emitted is equal over thecross-sectional area of the laser diode

For example, surface pain treatment may comprise, for example, aplurality of Mitsubishi® laser diode type ML101J23, that emit 658 nm ofvisible light, with a high-power output 30 mW pulsed. And deep paintreatment may comprise, for example, a plurality ofQL80R4S-A/B/D/C/D/E-Z5 laser diodes manufactured by QuantumSemiconductor International Co., Ltd®); and each diode emits 808 nminfrared light wavelength, with an optical output power of 200 mW. It isnoted that one of skill in the art would readily know of the type oflaser diodes to use with the various LLLT wrap devices disclosed herein.

Pre-calibration of dose: In either embodiment, it is not the totalnumber of joules delivered at a certain skin depth that is important.Instead, the important parameter is the energy density; that is, energyper unit area, more commonly called dose with units of J/cm2. Statedotherwise, the “Energy Density” calculation comprises: power density inunits of Watts/cm2 multiplied by treatment time in seconds yields dosein units of Joules/cm2. This is the energy deposited per area ofirradiated tissue.

From the depth dose profile, a distinct version of which is necessaryfor each wavelength, frequency, and power setting as well as for everytype of material through which the laser beam will penetrate (skin,bone, soft tissue, fat, etc.), the LLLT wrap electric circuit ispre-programmed to output the intensity and the power density across adesired area. From the power density at a given tissue depth, the dosecan be computed: e.g., power density in units of Watts/cm2 multiplied bytreatment time in seconds yields dose in units of Joules/cm2.

An exemplary computation of the dosage and total energy (Joules) for asurface treatment versus a deep tissue treatment for a LLLT knee wrapdevice comprises:

TOTAL ENERGY(J)=Average Power(Watts)×Time (sec)

Surface Treatment

-   -   8 diodes at 5 MW=40 mW of total power    -   Total joules provided to treatment area (Joules=power in        MW*Time)        -   10 Joules=0.04 W (40 mW)×250 secs (4.1 minutes)

Deep Tissue Treatment

-   -   10 diodes of 30 MW=300 MW of total power    -   Total joules provided to treatment area (Joules=power in        MW*Time)        -   10 Joules=0.3 W (300 MW)×30 secs (½ min)

Energy Density(J/cm²)=Total amount of energy(J)/Irradiation area(cm²)

Example energy density=103/80 cm² (treatment area)=0.125 joules/cm²

Wrap Sensors

Sensors: The wraps may further comprise various types of sensorsembedded within the LLLT wrap device, such as: at least one lasersafety-irradiation sensor 98; and/or at least one patient monitoringsensor 99.

Safety-Irradiation Sensors: One or more different types ofsafety-irradiation sensor 98 may be embedded within the LLLT wrap, suchas: a sensor to monitor the amount of laser irradiation dosage beingemitted; and/or a sensor to prevent the over-heating of the laser diodessuch that the diodes are at risk of being damaged and/or burning theuser's skin; and/or a proximity sensor to prevent the laser diodes 97from turning on unless an object (e.g. a user's skin) is within a fixeddistance from the diodes 97 (e.g. about 1 inch or less).

If an unsafe situation occurs, sensor 98 may send an electric signal tothe power switch 95 to automatically shut-off the laser diodes 97.Alternatively, or additionally, sensors 98 may display a safety alert onthe wrap display 94, and/or wirelessly transmit via the electric circuitwireless transmitter unit % an electronic message to be displayed on auser electronic computing device. It is further noted that the safetysensor features may be built into the laser diodes 97, or separate fromthe laser diodes 97 but powered by the electrical circuit 90, or havingtheir own source of power and/or wireless transceiver while still beingembedded within the LLLT wrap.

User-Patient Monitoring Sensors: The wrap may further comprise sensors99 embedded in the wrap for monitoring a user's vital signs andwirelessly transmitting the data to the user's electronic computingdevice, cloud storage, doctor's office computer, etc. Sensor 99 ispositioned within the wrap to be in contact with the user's skin whenthe wrap is in position for treatment. The wrap may comprise more thanone type of sensor 99, with each measuring one or more different vitalsigns. The anatomical position of the wrap may determine which uservital functions are monitored (e.g. a neck—back wrap can be used tomonitor pulmonary and cardiovascular conditions; and a knee wrap can beused to monitor neurological conditions). And/or the sensor 99 canmeasure a vital sign no matter the anatomical location of the wrap, suchas user body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, etc.

In one embodiment, sensor 99 may comprise a patch (e.g. HealthpatchBiosensor manufactured by Vital Connect®) embedded in the wrap tomonitor the user's biometric data and wirelessly transmit the data viathe electrical circuit 90 wireless unit 96. Biometric data comprises,for example, one or more of: pulmonary (respiratory rate), neurologic(gait analysis, fall detection/severity), cardiovascular (heart ratevariability, heart rate, single-lead ECG, contextual heart rate),biometric sensors related to nutrition (Ketones, insulin levels, etc.)and other (step count, posture, body temperature, summarized activity,energy expenditure, stress).

And in another or additional embodiment, sensor 99 may comprise abiosensor tattoo (e.g. Laboratory of Nano bioelectronics by Prof. Wang)imprinted into the skin side surface of a wrap that is able to monitor auser's biometric data, e.g. via the user's sweat, pulse, etc., andwirelessly transmit the data via the electrical circuit 90 wireless unit96. Biometric data comprises, for example, one or more of: metabolitelevels, electrolytes, ammonia, sodium, lactate levels and pH, etc. tomeasure a user's level of physical activity, and/or a medical condition:glucose level for diabetes, body dietary/nutrition markers (Ketonelevels, Insulin levels, etc.) & related data, etc.

In another embodiment, sensor 99 may comprise a disc shaped, metallicsensor connected to the electrical circuit 90 and able to detect auser's body temperature (e.g. MySignals™ by eHealth MedicalDevelopment); or a user's pulse rate (e.g. Arduino® sensor).

Mobile Application and Method of Use

The present invention further comprises a computer program product (e.g.a mobile application comprising a non-transitory computer-readablestorage medium) installed on a user's electronic computing device (e.g.smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.) for wirelessly receiving anddisplaying data from the wrap electrical circuit (e.g. sensor data,self-reported pain level and/or amount pain medication taken data,timer, etc.), and/or wirelessly transmitting commands to the wrapelectrical circuit (e.g. selection of treatment protocol), forexample—in order to control the power output ⅓^(rd), ½, or ⅔^(rd) power.

The mobile app also houses the AI and/or Machine Learning (ML) powered‘smart virtual assistant (SVA)’ that may be used by the patient tofacilitate the first line of questions and answers for physicians basedon certain physician recommended triggers, for alerting, interventionand better patient outcomes.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of steps for using the mobile application 220 ofthe present invention that is installed on the user electronic computingdevice 200 to collect user pain data and store it on a cloud accountand/or a remote clinicians' computer.

As illustrated in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 12, a user'selectronic computing device comprises the following components: acentral processing unit 118, a memory unit 120, that stores machineinstructions that when executed by the processor 118, cause theprocessor 118 to perform one or more of the operations and methodsdescribed herein. Processor 118 may optionally contain a cache memoryunit for the temporary local storage of instructions, data, or computeraddresses. For example, using instructions retrieved from memory 120,the processor 118 may control the reception and manipulation of inputand output data between components of the user's electronic computingdevice. In various embodiments, the processor 118 can be implemented asa single-chip, multiple chips and/or other electrical componentsincluding one or more integrated circuits and printed circuit boards.

The processor 118 together with a suitable operating system may operateto execute instructions in the form of computer code and produce and usetreatment data. By way of example and not by way of limitation, theoperating system may be Windows-based, Mac-based, or Unix orLinux-based; and in particular for smartphones, the operating systemcomprises one of Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile among other suitableoperating systems. Operating systems are generally well known and willnot be described in further detail here.

Memory 120 encompasses one or more non-transitory storage mediums andgenerally provides a place to store computer code (e.g., software and/orfirmware) and data that are used by the use electronic computing device.It may comprise, for example, electronic, optical, magnetic, or anyother storage or transmission device capable of providing the processor118 with program instructions. Memory 120 may further include a floppydisk, CD-ROM, DVD, magnetic disk, memory chip, ASIC, FPGA, EEPROM,EPROM, flash memory, optical media, or any other suitable memory fromwhich processor 118 can read instruction, in computer programminglanguages.

Memory 120 may include various other tangible, non-transitorycomputer-readable media including Read-Only Memory (ROM) and/orRandom-Access Memory (RAM). As is well known in the art, ROM acts totransfer data and instructions uni-directionally to the processor 118,and RAM is used typically to transfer data and instructions in abi-directional manner

Processor 118 is generally coupled to a variety of interfaces such asgraphics control (e.g. graphical processing unit (GPU)), videointerface, audio interface, input interface (e.g. touchscreen data inputand/or keypad), and other interfaces, such as camera hardware andsoftware components housed within the user electronic computing devicefor recording and transmitting, via a wireless network, digital photos,audio and video events (see FIG. 12).

Processor 118 is also coupled to a network interface that allows theprocessor to be wirelessly coupled to another computer (e.g. the wrapdevice, or telecommunications network—e.g., WiFi network, Bluetoothchip, etc.). More particularly, the network interface generally allowsprocessor 118 to receive information from and to output information tothe wireless network in the course of performing various method stepsdescribed in the embodiments herein by, for example, transferring datato and from one or more of the following: the wrap device, a user cloudstorage account, a clinician's office computer storing patients'records, etc.

The user electronic computing device has installed within the device'smemory 120 a unit comprising the mobile application 220 of the presentinvention, which may further comprise: a native application, a webapplication, or a widget type application to carry out the methods ofthe embodiments disclosed herein for receiving and transmittingtreatment data and instructions to and from the wrap device. In apreferred embodiment, a mobile application 220 (e.g. a computer programproduct) is installed on the device 200 by downloading from theInternet. It may be written in a language to run on a variety ofdifferent types of use electronic computing devices; or it may bewritten in a device-specific computer programming language for aspecific type of device.

In one embodiment, the mobile application 220 for communicatingwirelessly with the wrap device (e.g. via Bluetooth chips) comprises: anon-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructionsthat, when executed by the processor 118, cause the user electroniccomputing device 200 to transmit and receive data from the wrapperdevice 100, by performing the steps of FIG. 11. User selections may beinput into the LLLT wrap display and transmitted wirelessly to themobile application 220 or vice versa.

Per the method of use of the wrap device 100: before treatment, the usercleans and dries the specific anatomical area (Back/Knee/Wrist/Ankle &Foot/Neck & Shoulder) to be treated so that the skin is conducive totreatment. Soap and water or alcohol is appropriate.

The user (optionally) utilizes the mobile app 220 to synchronize withthe LLLT wrap device 100 and select the treatment protocol (red lasersurface or deep tissue IR laser treatment) and the power setting for thesession (⅓, ½, ⅔ or full). As illustrated in FIG. 11, step 1120, theuser electronic computing device 200 receives the user input foractivating the mobile application 220 by setting up a user account withsecure login credentials, and a cloud storage option, and input furtherconnecting the user electronic computing device 200 wirelessly with theLLLT wrap device 100 (e.g. by pairing or syncing the Bluetooth chips inthe wrap with the smartphone).

The user places the LLLT wrap device 100 that is designed to fit thespecific user anatomy (Small, Medium, Large) and for the specifictreatment area (wraps around the user's back, knee, wrist, ankle andfoot, neck and shoulder) and straps it on securely using the fixationmembers comprising, for example, Velcro-like tabs, straps, hooks, snaps,etc.

In step 1140, the user electronic computing device 200 and/or the LLLTwrap display (FIG. 9, 94) receives the user input for their selection ofa pre-programmed, pre-calibrated treatment protocol for the particulartype of wrap they are using (e.g. knee, back, etc.). In an embodiment,the mobile application 220 of the present invention is universal to alltypes of LLLT wrap devices, therefore, the user must select which typeof wrap that they are using from a plurality of listed wrap types. Inanother embodiment, the mobile application does not require the user toselect the type of wrap, e.g. the mobile application detects the type ofwrap.

The user must also select between a surface treatment session (e.g.about 630-670 nm) penetrating the skin tissue about 1 cm depth, or adeep penetration treatment session (e.g. about 780-904 nm penetratingthe skin tissue about 4-5 centimeters) on the mobile application 220, oron the LLLT wrap display 94. If the former, then the user input iswirelessly transmitted to the LLLT microprocessor 92 via the Bluetoothchip (unit 96), which activates the power switch 95 to “On”. The laserdiodes 97 then emit the pre-set treatment dose (duration and intensity),and shut off automatically at the end of the treatment session.

The user also enters their pain management data into the mobileapplication 220 or the display 94. If the later, then the userelectronic computing device 200 receives the pain management datawirelessly from the LLT wrap 100. In either case, the pain managementdata comprises, by way of non-limiting examples: doses of pain reliefmedication (over-the-counter and prescription) that the user hasrecently taken; and user self-assessed levels of pain.

In step 1160 the treatment session is activated, and the user electroniccomputing device 200 receives treatment history data (e.g. duration) andsensor data wirelessly from the LLLT wrap circuit 90, then processes anddisplays output on the user device GUI for the user to read before,during and after the treatment session, comprising: safety sensor 98data (e.g. the lasers are overheating and the wrap device is shuttingoff); and patient sensor data 99 of the user's vital signs to ensurethat they are not experiencing any adverse side effects from thetreatment; and timer data (counting tip or down the minutes of eachtreatment session; etc.).

The LLLT wrap device emits a dose for a surface or a deep tissuetreatment session comprising: between 630 nM-904 nm (nanometers)irradiation wavelength, with a power density (irradiance) between 25 mwto 500 mW, generating 1-10 joules/cm2 proven (similar to clinical LLLTproducts) to effectively reduce inflammation and pain, induceanti-inflammatory cellular activities, induce skin rejuvenation, and/orinduce cellular level healing activities. When the dose has beendelivered, the LLLT wrap device automatically shuts off. Hence, eachtype of LLLT wrap device is pre-programmed to operate for a specificduration (e.g. up to 20 minutes, but normally 5-12 minutes) and emit aspecific amount of energy density and for the specific joint and/ormedical condition for maximum pain relief. The user can pause the LLLTwrap device any time to attend to other things and resume to completion.After the treatment session ends, the LLLT wrap device 100 automaticallyshuts off.

In step 1180, the user data (both transmitted from the LLLT wrap device100 and user inputted into their electronic computing device 200) isstored on the user device's memory and/or their secure cloud storageaccount. And if the user desires, the data (pain, sensor, treatmentsessions history) may be electronically transmitted (e.g. via email) totheir clinician's computers for storage in their patient file in orderto receive remote supervision by their clinician on their medicaltreatments using the LLLT wrap device.

In one embodiment, a data table is stored in the LLLT wrapmicroprocessor memory and the user electronic device memory, and thedata includes an identifying code for each previous treatment (forexample the date), and the associated dosage(s), treatment times, codesfor treatment locations, and other treatment information from previoustreatments. In one embodiment, the patent data information includes acode for specifying the level and location of the patient's pain on eachprevious treatment, and is inputted by the patient using the screendisplay on the device.

Ergonomic Fit

The various types of LLLT wrap device of the present invention areshaped for encircling or covering a particular area of a user'sanatomical or body part, and may comprise a variety of shapes withdifferent types of fixation members for attaching the wrap securely tothe user's body (e.g. Velcro-like straps, hooks, snaps, etc.). Eachdevice is also a unisex wrap that comes with different sizes (S/M/L/XL)to fit all user-patients.

Each wrap device may further comprise a variety of types of materials(e.g. rubber/neoprene/cloth/resin) to make it flexible to wrap roundsnuggly around a user's body while providing enough stiffness to providestructural support to function also as an orthopedic brace. The wrapdevices may also include other semi-stiff components (e.g. bendableplastic or metal rod members) normally found in orthopedic flexiblebraces (e.g. knee sport braces). Furthermore, as an example—since thepatient wears ergonomic wraps—the tight fit provides additional jointpain relief similar to the arthritic gloves available in the marketplacetoday.

The present invention also includes the positioning of the laser diodes97 in the exact locations required around the afflicted body area forthe most effective treatment prescribed by leading orthopedic andchiropractor and laser acupuncture practicing professionals based onextensive medical research available on LLLT for pain relief today.These laser diodes are embedded into the orthopedic wraps at these exactlocations such that only their lens is visible towards the treatedareas.

It is also noted that the laser wrap devices are novel in the deliverymethod of the solution because the clinical strength lasers areintegrated within the laser orthopedic wrap device in a uniquecombination and configuration that provides maximum pain-reliefefficacy. This is due to how the ergonomic orthopedic wrap fits the usersnugly for the specific size while providing an accurate delivery of thepre-determined laser energy to the required areas. This is also donewhile the wrap device is functioning as a brace to provide structuralsupport to the joint to allow the joint muscles to rest. Thepre-programmed wavelength provides the injured area the necessary dosageat the proper skin depth penetration, and combined with thepre-calibrated treatment times for the specific joint area, enables theLLLT wrap device to provide a highly effective treatment regime.

TABLE 1  1. Coherence Perfect coherence (i.e. uniform dose of laserarea) all LLLT wrap devices have a coherent beam over an area as largeas 1.4-4.5 cm² based on the joint being treated.  2. Treatment Area/TimeA very large area of 4.5 cm^(2 is) covered in each treatment area andtime with one completely coherent beam. Due to this high efficiency, asmaller number of shorter treatments are required.  3. Peak power High -up to 200 mW (a half watt) in micro-pulses or regular, which guaranteesmaximal penetration and effectiveness.  4. Energy density High- average0.9-20 joules per minute per cm^(2.)  5. Peak energy/minute 14.4 joulesover the entire treated area. Extremely high power contributes togreater effectiveness.  6. Micro-pulses Unlike continuous waves,micro-pulses allow the beam's power and ability to deeply penetrate tothe source of the problem, thus increasing the treatment'seffectiveness.  7. Weight 150-200 g - light, portable and rechargeable -ready to use anywhere at any given moment.  8. Operation methods Wear itand turn device on by pressing the ON button. Device automaticallyshuts-off after predetermined treatments. Counter displays usage timeand No. of usages and other metrics.  9. Historic Pain Data User cancapture pain measurement data on devices. Pain data auto-synchs viaWiFi, or Bluetooth ® with Smartphone application provided with device.10 Sensors A variety of sensors are utilized in the device: SafetySensors - Temp sensors and proximity sensors for patient safety Vitalssign monitoring sensors - Monitoring sensors patient vitals such as BodyTemperature. Blood Pressure 11. Safety googles No need for safetygoggles - Class 1 safety approval. 12. Wrap Types Laser WrapLW-Back-1000 Sample specifications (For Back joint related Pain relief)Laser Wrap LW-Knee-1000 Sample specifications (For Knee joint relatedPain relief) Laser Wrap LW-Wrist-1000 Sample specifications (For Wristjoints related Pain relief) Laser Wrap LW-Ankle & Foot-1000 Samplespecifications (For Ankle & Foot joints related Pain relief) Laser WrapLW-Neck & Shoulder-1000 Sample specifications (For Neck & Shoulderjoints related Pain relief) Laser Wrap LW-Elbow-1000 Samplespecifications (For Elbow joints related Pain relief)

According to one embodiment, the present invention provides a completesystem of plurality of wearable devices and an artificial intelligenceor machine learning powered smart platform with ‘smart virtualassistant’ for monitoring and treatment of the peripheral neuropathycaused by the high blood sugar, muscle pain, osteoporosis, arthritis,Carpel Tunnel, Tennis Elbow, Plantar Fasciitis, and other jointillnesses different wrap devices and the computer implemented AI/MLpowered platform.

As disclosed above, the plurality of wearable devices are LLLT wrapdevices for different parts of the body such as arm, leg, ankle-foot,knee, back, neck-shoulder etc. for treatment of pain within said part ofthe user's body using the laser therapy. According to one embodiment,the wearable devices are devices which wraps around its respective partof the body such that the plurality of sets of laser diodes embeddedwithin the wearable device contacts the skin of the body to emit thelaser light of infrared or near infrared wavelength. A plurality ofvarious sensors are further embedded within the plurality of LLLT wrapdevice to monitor and capture the vital data of the user to monitor andtreat pain being caused by peripheral neuropathy, osteoporosis,arthritis, Carpel Tunnel, Tennis Elbow, Plantar Fasciitis, or any otherjoint illnesses.

The system according to present invention includes sets of laseremission diodes of different wavelength embedded within the wearabledevices for treatment of different level such as skin treatment or deeppenetration, depending on the cause of pain. All the LLLT wearabledevices of present invention is comprising of a plurality of bodymonitoring sensors specially continuous glucose monitoring sensors, bodydietary/nutrition markers (Ketone levels, Insulin levels, etc.) &related data and motion detection sensor to detect movement ofrespective part to which the device is wrapped. Both these sensors areconfigured within each LLLT wrap device to monitor the condition ofperipheral neuropathy caused due to the high level of blood sugar ordiabetes. According to present embodiment, as explained earlier, theplurality of LLLT wrap devices further includes other vital sensors formonitoring other vital data of the user such as temperature, bloodpressure. EKG, heart rate, respiratory rate, etc. The LLLT wrap devicesof present system further includes a temperature sensors to detect thetemperature of the laser diodes and the temperature of near skin onwhich the LLLT wrap device is wrapped to avoid burning of skin of theuser.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of LLLT devices of presentsystem further includes an electronic unit having a computer processorto collect, decode and transmit the real time sensory data to thecentralized cloud server via a communication module. The centralizedcloud server of present system is coupled with the AI powered computerimplemented platform accessible by any user, care givers, medicalpersonnel, loved ones of family of the patient or by any other person ofconcern using his/her smart computing device such as mobile phones,computer, laptops, smart watch and/or any other wearable smart device.

The AI and/or ML powered computer implemented platform with a smartvirtual assistant of present system includes an artificial intelligenceand a machine learning algorithms stored within the platform thataccesses real time vital sensor data from the cloud server, processessaid data and accordingly manipulates working operation of the pluralityof the LLLT wrap devices. According to one embodiment, the computerimplemented platform further notifies the personal physician or concernmedical person in case of detection of any medical condition or in caseof detection of any vital body data above or below the normal range ofsaid vital body data.

According to one embodiment, the AI and/or ML powered computerimplemented platform with a PSA is further capable of being interfacedwith any other third party medical devices or platforms thus capable ofbeing accessed through such third party medical devices, for example,via Fitbit, Google Health, Amazon-Alexa etc. The AI powered computerimplemented platform of present system according to one embodiment,acquires real time data from the centralized cloud server, process suchdata to determine any emergency conditions and accordingly alerts theuser and all the associated concern persons of the user via the computerimplemented platform installed within the smart computing devices ofthem.

FIG. 13A shows flat view of one another embodiment of the flexible wrap1300 (well wrap flex) of present invention. According to presentembodiment, the flexible wrap is capable of being wrapped around anypart of the body without consideration of said part of the body, whetherit's a muscle curvature or the joint specific curvature. The materialused for this embodiment is flexible plastic which can be molded ontothe body part as needed for a comfortable fit, and ensure optimaltreatments for the said body part. According to present embodiment, thewrap 1300 is comprising of flexible main body 1310 with a plurality oflow level lased emitting diodes 1320 embedded within it and anelectronic circuit unit 1330 configured at the center having all theelectronic components of the wrap device 1300. FIG. 13B shows a turnedview of the same flexible wrap 1300, that may easily be wrapped aroundthe curvature of the body as needed. According to present embodiment,the electronic unit 1330 of present flexible wrap device 1300 furtherincludes a touch sensible display 1340 to allow user to see the sensorydata over the display as well as to control the device 1300 using thetouch sensible screen 1340, a plurality of various sensors 1360 formonitoring various body data such as blood sugar level, bodyflexibility, respiration rate as well as body skin monitoring sensor andwrap temperature monitoring sensor to avoid extra heating and burning ofskin due to overheating from laser diodes 1320.

According to one embodiment, the electronic unit 1330 further includesan in-built rechargeable battery 1370 for working of the electroniccomponents of the wrap 1300. A processor and a communication module arealso configured within the electronic unit 1330 to allow the wrap 1300to transmit the real time data over the computer implemented platform ofthe system as well as to store said data over the centralize serverunit. According to one embodiment, the wrap 1300 further includes amanual switch 1350 to manually turn ON or OFF the wrap device by theuser, when needed. According to present embodiment, the system furtherincludes additional health-vital sensors embedded within the wrap 1300at different location for accurate reading by the sensors. Suchhealth-vital sensors includes temperature monitoring sensors, bloodpressure monitoring sensors. EKG etc. FIGS. 13C, 13D and 13E shows aflexible wrap 1300 of present system wrapped around different parts ofthe body to explain that the present wrap is capable of being wrappedaround or conform any part of the body to treat the pain. The presentembodiment of the wrap allows user to use the wrap at any part of thebody without limiting its user mere at the back.

Referring to FIG. 14 now which shows a data flow diagram of present painmonitoring and treatment system wherein the system is made of pluralityof LLLT wrap devices as a data input units 1410 that are capable ofmonitoring as well as treating the parts of the body with pain using thelow level laser therapy. All the LLLT wrap devices of the systemincludes a plurality of laser diodes to emit the laser light of uniformwavelength and intensity at the respective part of the body of user forspecific amount of time pre-stored within the processor of the devicewhich is further manipulated by the AI MI-PSA powered computerimplemented platform depending on the real time condition of the user.

The LLLT devices of the system works as a data input unit which includesplurality of different vital data sensors to monitor the vital body dataof the user in real time. Each LLLT device of present invention furtherincludes an electronic circuit or unit having a processor and acommunication module to transmit the data from sensors to the cloudserver of the system which works as a data storage unit 1420 of presentsystem. According to one embodiment, the data storage unit or a cloudserver 1420 is a centralized server to store the data from the datainputs 1410 in real time. The centralized cloud server of presentinvention is any third party cloud server.

According to one embodiment, the present cloud server 1420 is capable ofbeing accessed by the AI powered computer implemented platform with PSA1430 for data acquisition, data interrogation and manipulation. Thecomputer implemented platform acquires said real time sensory data fromthe cloud server 1420, processes said data using machine learningalgorithms and artificial intelligence of present computer implementedplatform 1430 and provides real time dashboard of said data over theplatform for the user and the person of concern to the user.

According to one embodiment, the computer implemented platform, based onanalysis of real time vital sensor data using the AI and machinelearning algorithms, alerts the user as well as medical persons ofconcern and family members, in case any situation arises such asincrease of any vital body data from a threshold normal limit. Thisthreshold data limit is set by the system for doctor approval and/or bythe doctor or personal physician for the said patient. Each patient'sspecific questions are tailored to the existing conditions that thepatient currently has and the questions are also approved by thepatient's doctor such that its relevant personalized medicine, may beprovided for better ‘personalized’ patient outcomes. The computerimplemented platform with smart virtual assistant of present inventionalerts the user and all the concern persons by vibrating the smartdevice of the user or via sound, text or message notification over thesmart device of the user. The computer implemented platform 1430 ofpresent invention is further capable of being interfaced with the thirdparty healthcare devices or platforms such as Amazon Alexa, Googlefitbit, and Apple Health—watch etc.

According to one embodiment, the computer implemented platform 1430 withPSA of present invention further behaves as a smart assistant for thepatient or user, where the platform 1430 analyzes vital sensory data ofthe user continuously, and based on pre-determined set conditions,launches a screen interactive questionnaire for the user in which theuser is asked to answer specific questions that generally a personalphysician would ask when interviewing the user for the first time. TheAI and the machine learning algorithms, based on the analyzed vital bodydata as well as past medical history of the user, prepares aquestionnaire for the user.

This questionnaire is originally available in the cloud server and theAI and/or ML powered platform of present invention chooses the standardcare questions that makes sense for the specific patient, which is alsopersonalized to the said patients existing conditions, and make itavailable for the patient and his physician to approve and to use.According to one embodiment, the prepared questions by the AI/ML poweredsmart virtual assistant of the platform are further edited and finalizedand confirmed by the personal physician such that it's uniquely tailoredto the specific patient with the triggers set by the physician to enablethese Q&A again specific to the user (For example—if the patient isdiabetic and know for high blood pressure—the doctor sets the trigger as3 continues days of 90/160 where the system triggers the Q&A and get theanswers quickly to the physician so point of care with immediateintervention can lead to better patient outcomes.

According to one embodiment, the laser wrap platform is also capable toexecute voice enabled Q&A session via system integrated third partyplatforms of choice of user, such as, via Apple Siri on the phone, orvia Amazon Alexa or using Google home assistant. The computerimplemented platform 1430 with PSA of present invention allows user toanswer said question by many different ways using the smart user devicein which the present computer implemented platform is installed or byusing any other synced third party healthcare device with the platform1430 interfaced. The system allows user to submit the answers of thequestions raised by the platform 1430 via text or voice on the smartphone with the platform installed or through any other interfaced thirdparty devices such as Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google Assistant etc.

FIG. 15 shows a flow diagram of present system 1500 with an integratedvirtual assistant within the platform. According to present embodiment,the system 1500 includes an AI and/or ML backed virtual assistant thatdepending on the preset triggers by the personal physician of thepatient, creates a customized ‘personalized’ questions based on the realtime vital sensory data of the patient, which the physician may normallyask the patient before consultation. According to present embodiment,the virtual assistant 1540 of present computer implemented platform isin continuously contact with the well wrap devices 1520 and the thirdparty healthcare devices 1530 of the user 1510 integrated with thepresent system 1500.

Further, according to present embodiment, the virtual assistant 1540 ofthe system 1500 further stores said data and questionnaire over thecloud server 1550 for the personal physician 1560 and the family membersor loved ones 1570 to access it through their personal smart devices.According to one embodiment, the well wrap devices is any wrap device ofpresent system 1500 wrapped around any body part of the user 1510.According to one embodiment, the third party data gadgets 1530integrated with present system 1500 is any of the healthcare or smartdevice such as smart wearable devices (smart watches, bands etc.) or anyother healthcare device such as Amazon Alexa, Google Health, etc.

CONCLUSION

The present invention comprises a flexible home treatment with AI/MLdata insights, that enables self-care and immediate treatments, thusimproving patient lives while providing for maximum pain relief for thespecific related illnesses like peripheral neurapathy, osteoporosis andarthritis, Carpel Tunnel, Tennis Elbow, Plantar Fasciitis, and otherjoint illnesses.

The present invention's wear-ability provides portable and hands-freeconvenience using laser wraps-orthopedic braces for the affected areas,with accurate proximity and automated timers for optimal treatment forjoint pain relief, and accelerated healing.

The consumer buys it once and treats himself/herself conveniently andeasily by wearing the device, and simply pressing the ON/OFF button, atthe comfort of their home or anywhere while going about their dailyactivities.

The present invention, since its battery operated—is highly portable foruse anywhere patient decides, when they actually feel the pain, makingit extremely efficient and convenient, and not having to take invasivedrugs, while also avoiding the side effects. It comes with a convenientdevice holder and DC charger.

The laser wrap devices of the present invention are already preset usingthe mobile application controlled by the user, for the optimum clinicalstrength energy density (i.e. dose) required for the specific area, sothe user just has to use the ON/OFF switch for treatment, making it themost convenient device for patient use in the industry.

Although various features of the invention may be described in thecontext of a single embodiment, the features may also be providedseparately or in any suitable combination. Conversely, although theinvention may be described herein in the context of separate embodimentsfor clarity, the invention may also be implemented in a singleembodiment.

As used herein, the term “about” refers to plus or minus 5 units (e.g.percentage) of the stated value.

Reference in the specification to “some embodiments”, “an embodiment”,“one embodiment” or “other embodiments” means that a particular feature,structure, or characteristic described in connection with theembodiments is included in at least some embodiments, but notnecessarily all embodiments, of the inventions.

It is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employedherein is not to be construed as limiting and are for descriptivepurpose only.

It is to be understood that the details set forth herein do not construea limitation to an application of the invention.

Furthermore, it is to be understood that the invention can be carriedout or practiced in various ways and that the invention can beimplemented in embodiments other than the ones outlined in thedescription above.

It is to be understood that the terms “including”, “comprising”,“consisting” and grammatical variants thereof do not preclude theaddition of one or more components, features, steps, or integers orgroups thereof and that the terms are to be construed as specifyingcomponents, features, steps or integers.

1. A portable low level laser therapy (LLLT) wrap system for treatmentof pain from peripheral neuropathy, comprising: a plurality of flexiblewrap devices with different embodiments for different parts of a body ofa user; a computer implemented platform with an Artificial intelligenceor Machine learning powered virtual assistant; and a central cloudserver; wherein each of the plurality of flexible wrap device is furthercomprising: a flexible main body of a wrap; one or more fixation membersto secure the flexible main body of the wrap to the user's body,comprising Velcro-like tabs, straps, buckles, ties, hooks or snaps; aplurality of laser diodes embedded within the flexible main body of thewrap to emit low level laser light for treatment of pain; amicroprocessor; a plurality of sensors able to monitor the wrap deviceand a body vital data of the user; and a wireless data transceiver unitfor wirelessly transmitting and storing a treatment data and a sensorydata over the central cloud server.
 2. The portable low level lasertherapy (LLLT) wrap system of claim 1, wherein the medical conditionscomprise pain associated with: peripheral neuropathy caused due to highlevel of blood sugar or other neurological diseases.
 3. The portable lowlevel laser therapy (LLLT) wrap system of claim 1, wherein the medicalconditions comprise pain associated with: peripheral neuropathy andtendonitis of the back, knee, hand, and Achilles tendon; tennis elbow;carpel-tunnel: arthritis (rheumatoid and osteoarthritis); osteoporosis;plantar fasciitis; bursitis; muscle and/or tissue inflammation anddamage from acute and chronic injuries.
 4. The portable low level lasertherapy (LLLT) wrap system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of flexiblewrap devices with different embodiments for different parts of theincludes at least one of: a back; a knee; an ankle-foot; a hand-wrist; aneck-shoulder; and an elbow device.
 5. The portable low level lasertherapy (LLLT) wrap system of claim 1, wherein plurality of laser diodesincludes two different types of laser diodes to emit different doses foreither a skin surface treatment, or a deep surface treatment, during atreatment session.
 6. The portable low level laser therapy (LLLT) wrapsystem of claim 1, wherein the plurality of sensors includes continuousglucose monitoring sensor (CGM) to monitor blood glucose level, motionsensor to continuously monitor flexibility of the user, body dietary andnutrition markers such as keton levels, insulin levels, and other vitalsensor to monitor temperature, blood pressure and EKG.
 7. The portablelow level laser therapy (LLLT) wrap system of claim 1, wherein thecomputer implemented platform with an Artificial intelligence or Machinelearning powered virtual assistant is acquires treatment data andsensory data from the central cloud server, processes using an AI or MLand notifies a personal physician or family members of the user, in caseof any medical emergency detected.
 8. The portable low level lasertherapy (LLLT) wrap system of claim 1, wherein the Artificialintelligence or Machine learning powered virtual assistant prepares acustomized user specific questionnaire for the user based on thepredefined trigger by the personal physician or based on the real timesensory data.
 9. The portable low level laser therapy (LLLT) wrap systemof claim 1, wherein the Artificial intelligence or Machine learningpowered virtual assistant provides said questionnaire to the user andalso stores over the central cloud server.
 10. The portable low levellaser therapy (LLLT) wrap system of claim 1, wherein the questionnaireincludes specific ‘personalized’ questions which the personal physicianmay ask based on health condition of the user when consulted.
 11. Theportable low level laser therapy (LLLT) wrap system of claim 1, whereinthe computer implemented platform further integrates third party healthdevices though which the user may answer the questions of thequestionnaire.
 12. The portable low level laser therapy (LLLT) wrapsystem of claim 1, wherein the user may answer the questionnaire throughmobile message, email, mobile audio or through any other integratedthird party medical health devices.
 13. The portable low level lasertherapy (LLLT) wrap system of claim 1, wherein the computer implementedplatform transmits the answer of the user to the personal physician overhis or her personal smart device and also stores the answer of the userover the central cloud server.